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Airedale Writers’ Circle |
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is for anyone who enjoys writing, from beginners to advanced. The Social Centre for the Blind, Scott Street, Keighley. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm. |
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Belper Writers’ Group |
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welcomes any and all forms of creative writing for all abilities, Red Cross Centre, Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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Birmingham Writers |
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run a programme of themed meetings for beginners and published writers. They hold the occasional workshop as well as a series of competitions are for members only. Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square B3 3HQ. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm (except August). |
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www.scorpiopsc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/bw |
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Bradford Poetry Workshop |
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is a critical and constructive workshop for the consideration of members poetry. The New Beehive pub, Westgate, Bradford BD1. 4th Monday of the month, 8.30pm. |
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Bridgnorth Writers’ Group |
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is for writers of all genres with various levels of expertise. Cinnamon Cafe, Castway, Bridgnorth. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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Bridlington Writers' Group |
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is for writers of all genres. Jamroz Centre, North Street, Bridlington. Tuesdays, 7.30-10pm. |
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Camberley Writers Circle |
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is a mixed group of all ages. Largely unpublished (frustrated) writers of all genres. High Cross, Knoll Road, Camberley. 1st Thursday of the month, 7.45-9.45pm. |
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Cannon Poets |
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welcomes members of all writing abilities. Midlands Art Centre. Monthly on Sunday, 2pm. |
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www.cannonpoets.co.uk |
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Chanctonbury Writers |
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welcomes anyone interested in creative writing. Members range from beginners to experienced and published. Members homes. 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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Company of Poets |
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is a group of experienced writers that welcomes requests for readings. Members’ homes. Once a month on various nights, 7.30pm. |
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Cynon Valley Writers’ Group |
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welcomes new members. Unitarian Church School Room, Monk Street, Aberdare. Twice a month on Tuesdays, 7-9pm. |
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Derry Playhouse Writers |
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welcomes writers of all genres. The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery St, Derry City, Co Londonderry. Wednesdays, 1-4pm. |
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www.derryplayhousewriters.org |
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Doncaster Women’s Centre Group |
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welcomes all women: poetry and prose. Doncaster Women’s Centre, 21 Cleveland Street, Doncaster. Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm. |
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Driftnet Poets |
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Yorkshire. Members homes. Fortnightly on Monday, 8pm. |
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Edinburgh Writers’ Club |
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enjoys a varied programme that incudes guest speakers, competitions, workshops and social occasions. Mixed ability and ages, all welcome. Osbourne Hotel, 58-59 York Place, Edinburgh. 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (September-May), 7.30pm. |
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www.edinburghwritersclub.org.uk |
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Felixstowe Scribblers |
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is a well-established writers’ group for writers of all levels and genres. The group offers a platform to share and discuss work and participate in writing assignments. Felixstowe Library, Crescent Rd, Felixstowe. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30-10.00pm. |
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www.nar8or.blogspot.com |
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Flowerfield Writers’ Group |
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tackles short story writing exercises in-session and each member produces a piece at home for the following week. New members welcome. Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart. Wednesdays or Thursdays (7-9pm), once weekly on a 10 week term basis Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar and a 6 week term after easter. |
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Grace Dieu Writers |
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is a self-help writers group of mixed ability.New members welcome. The Rangers Club, Loughborough Road, Thringstone (just outside Coalville) 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 7-9pm. |
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http://beehive.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/gracedieu |
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Hartland Writers’ Circle |
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includes professional and non-professional writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays. Members homes. 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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Highgate Poets |
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asks would-be joiners to submit a sample of their work. Members’ homes. 1st Sunday of the month. |
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Highlands & Islands Short Story Association |
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is a loose network of writers who keep contact (by email or letter) with each other for the purpose of critiquing and encouraging each other’s work. |
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www.hissac.co.uk |
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Honiton Writers Group |
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is for writers of poetry, prose, beginners and experienced. Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street (off New Street), Honiton. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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Ilfracombe Writers’ Circle |
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are of mixed abilities - poetry and prose. Younger members welcome. Ilfracombe Conservative Club, Market Street, Ilfracombe. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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I*D Books Writers’ Group |
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is for writers of poetry and short stories (for adults and children). Beginners and experienced. Community Centre, Plymouth Street, Shotton, Deeside. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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JustWrite |
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is a creative writing group for Black women that promotes new and existing writers of poetry, prose and novels. Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, London. Weekly, 7-9pm. |
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www.wilde2000.com |
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Kilmarnock Gateway Writers |
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is a group of mixed ages and abiity that welcomes writers of all genres. Kilmarnock College. Weekly on Tuesday, 7pm. |
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Leeds Writers’ Circle |
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welcomes all writers, including beginners - novels, short stories, poetry, articles etc The George Pub, Great George Street, Leeds. Fortnightly on Monday, 7-9pm. |
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www.leedswriterscircle.co.uk |
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Leicester Poetry Society |
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welcomes new members to their group. Leicester Adult Education Centre, Wellington Street, Leicester. Approx 30 meetings per year, Fridays, 7pm. |
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www.poetryleicester.co.uk |
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Llanelli Writers’ Circle |
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aims to stimulate and encouragethe craft of all genres of writing. beginners and experienced writers welcome. The White Lion, Felinfoel (Monday) and The Lakefield Communtiy Centre (Wednesday). 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm and last Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. |
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Malvern Writers’ Circle |
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encourage any kind of writing from poetry and prose to journalism. Also occasional workshops, guest speakers and other events. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-10pm. |
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www.malvernwriters.org |
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Nene Valley Writers |
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welcomes writers of all genres and experience. Mission Church Hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden. 1st and 3rd Wednesdayof each month, 7.30pm (except December). |
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New Forest Poetry Society |
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has a programme which includes readings, performances, poetry surgery and more. New members welcome. New Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road. Last Monday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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Newton Abbot & District Writers’ Circle |
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welcomes writers of all abilities - poetry, prose, short stories and novels. Jolly Abbot, East Street, Newton Abbot. 1st Tuesday of the month,7.30-10pm. |
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North Camden & Belsize Writers’ Group |
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welcomes fiction writers. Members homes. Every 4th Monday, 8pm. |
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Northumberland Writers’ Group |
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is for writers of all abilities, from beginners to published. Coast Guard Station, Amble. Fortnightly on Monday, 7-9pm. |
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Nottingham Poetry Society |
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welcomes new members. Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood street, Nottingham. 4th Saturday of the month, 2.45pm. |
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www.nottinghampoetrysociety.co.uk |
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Perthshire Writers’ Group |
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includes amatures and professionals writers of poetry, prose, articles and reviews. Talks and workshops for members and guests. Salutation Hotel, Perth. Twice a month, Tuesdays, 7.30pm. |
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Poetry Wednesbury |
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provides members with advice, the occasional workshop and the opportunity to read and write. Open to new members. Wednesbury Library, Walsdale Road. Monthly on Wednesday, 7.30pm. Free. |
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www.purplepatchpoetry.co.uk |
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Prestbury Writers’ Workshop |
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welcomes writers of all abilities. Upper Room, St marys Church, Prestbury, Cheltenham. Wednesdays, 2-3.30pm. |
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Redwell Writers |
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is a prose, novel and short story based group. New members welcome. Norwich City centre. Weekly on Wednesday, 7-9pm. |
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Sheppey and Sittingbourne Writers’ Group |
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work on poetry, prose, playwriting, magazine articles and novels. Members houses. Fortnightly on Wednesdays. |
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Sherwood Writing Group |
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welcomes all types of writing and all levels of experience. The Place, 2a Melrose Street, off Mansfield Road, Sherwood (behind the bus depot). 2nd Friday of the month, 7.30pm. |
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Sussex Playwrights’ Club |
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is for people who love theatre. Writers, readers and those that just like to discuss plays are all welcome. New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton. Monthly on a Sunday. |
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www.newventure.org.uk |
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Tenbury Writers’ Group |
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is for all writers, especially beginners. Tenbury Library, 24 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. Once a month on Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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Thames Valley Writers’ Circle |
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includes those who write poetry, prose, articles, travel and autobiography. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Corner of Park Lane & Berkshire Drive, Tilehurst, Reading. Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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www.thamesvalleywriterscircle.org.uk |
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The Scribblers |
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is a mixed groups that welcomes all types of creative writing. Members homes. 2 seperate groups: weekly on Tuesdays, 2.30-4.30pm; fortnightly on Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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The Third Thursday Writers’ Group |
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welcomes writers of poetry, prose and playwriting. Holland-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea. 3rd Thursday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. |
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Ulverston Writers |
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welcomes writers of poetry, short fiction and plays. Owl Barn, Back Lane, Ulverston. Fortnightly on Wednesday, 10.15am. |
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The Way Creative Writing Group |
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covers all genres and is open to women and men of all ages and ability. Friends Meeting House, Winchmore Hill, London N21. Approximately every 6 weeks. |
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Wednesday Writers |
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welcomes beginners and experienced writers of poetry and prose. St Juliens Club, Kent and members homes. Every Wednesday during winter and spring, 2.30-4pm. No meetings over summer. |
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West Berkshire Writers’ |
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is a broad-based group with interests in poetry, short stories, drama and novels. Open to all with aninterst in writing, beginners to advanced. Kennet & Avon Canal Building, The Wharf, Newbury. Most Wednesdays, 7.45pm. |
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www.newburyarts.co.uk/Orgs/writers.shtml |
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Word for Word |
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is a friendly mixed group of poets, prose writers, filmmakers and musicians. Hornsey Library, Haringey Park, London. Weekly and fortnightly (see website for further details). |
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www.wforw.org.uk |
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Write Now! |
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welcomes beginners and established writers of poetry and prose. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Fortnightly on Tuesday, 7.30pm. |
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Writers-at-Home |
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provides older and/or disabled writers and/or their carers access to the writing workshop experience by post and telephone. Open to residents of the greater Gateshead area, beginners and experienced writers welcome. |
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Writing Novels and Stories |
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is a creative writing group of all levels and experience. All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Road, Sidmouth. Varies. |
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Writers Together |
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is a small group providing critical feedback for prose writers who seriously aim to be published commercially. They look for talent, potential, and ability to give/take/benefit from honest criticism. More women needed! Canford Road SW11. Alternate Friday evenings. |
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Yarm Writers’ Group |
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provides members with an opportunity to read on selected topics (if you want to). Mixed ages and ability. Anybody welcome. Yarm Library, Yarm High Street. Fortnightly on Thursday, 10am-12pm (except August). |
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York Poetry Workshop |
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invites members to bring copies of their poems for constructive discussion. They also hold the occasional full day writing workshop, and an annual poetry picnic. Guppy’s, Nunnery Lane, York. 1st Saturday of the month, 11am (except August). |
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